Development and Validation of the Multidimensional Psychosocial Risk Screen (MPRS): An Approach towards Primary Prevention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of mental health problems in adolescents has been identified as a global concern. Early screening and identification can offer benefits in terms of primary prevention and reduced healthcare costs. This study aimed to develop a tool to assess the risk of developing mental health problems in adolescents.

Methods

The study followed an exploratory sequential design and was divided into five phases. The Multidimensional Psychosocial Risk Screen (MPRS) is a newly developed self-report measure. The various steps in its development and validation have been elaborated. The MPRS was evaluated with a sample of 934 adolescents aged 12-18, spread across the 8th-12th grade.

Results

Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses revealed a robust factor struc

SUBMITTER: Bhardwaj T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10159557 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature